Temperature conversion
-38 °C to K
235.15 K
-38 degrees Celsius = 235.15 kelvin. Exact factor: K = °C + 273.15.
Live converter
Edit either field — the other updates instantly. Type decimal values like 38.4.
The formula
K = °C + 273.15
Worked example: -38 + 273.15 = 235.15 K.
Values near -38 °C
| °C | K |
|---|---|
| -41 | 232.15 |
| -40 | 233.15 |
| -39 | 234.15 |
| -38this page | 235.15 |
| -37 | 236.15 |
| -36 | 237.15 |
| -35 | 238.15 |
Frequently asked
How do you convert degrees Celsius to kelvin?
Apply the formula K = °C + 273.15. Enter any value in the live converter above and the result updates as you type.
What is -38 °C in K?
-38 °C equals 235.15 K. The reference table below shows the values immediately around -38 °C.
Why does temperature conversion add 32?
The two scales have different zero points and step sizes. Water freezes at 32 °F but 0 °C, so the formula rescales by 5/9 and shifts by the 32-degree offset.